Fred Winter winner in 2013, also ran well in the County in 2014. Has been chasing this season so far, on a fair mark if able to bring best form to the table. n the right hands with last year's winning trainer.

Progressive in 2017, though just one win in five attempts, repeatedly gone well in big-field handicaps including narrow defeat over this trip at Punchestown in April. 4lb higher on first start since, respected yard.

Two wins from there earlier in the season, finished second to Supreme third Mengli Khan in Grade 1 Royal Bond. Disappointing last month (Samcro in opposition), could be a big player now going handicapping.

Easy winner of a Wincanton handicap over this trip when last spotted over hurdles in November 2016 (rated 130). Form over fences this term doesn't inspire, though excellent jockey booking if bouncing back in this sphere.

Couple of wins in novice company over this sort of trip earlier in the season and winning handicap debut last month at Haydock (2m7f, heavy) from 5lb lower mark. Not discounted dropping back in distance.

Some smart novice form since joining Seven Barrows team, finished a credible third in Listed Kempton handicap over 2m5f on soft last month. Raised only 2lb for that effort and has the scope for doing better.

Possibly not the easiest horse to train, best form to date has been over 2m. Ran a cracker in the Elite Hurdle at Wincanton in November but poor in the Betfair at Newbury last time. On a fair mark if he turns up in the mood.

Verdict

David Pipe would dearly love to snare this prize and his unbeaten MR BIG SHOT might just send him close. He wasn't seriously tested in landing either start over timber last spring and has been handed a chance here from this opening handicap mark. Flawless Escape caught everyone's eye with his run behind Total Recall last time out, he's likely to go well for the Elliott team, but the handicapper hasn't missed him. Handicap debutants Early Doors and Carter McKay are worth paying attention to while Tommy Rapper, Melrose Boy and Burrows Saint all have their merits too.

Mr Big Shot

Burrows Saint

Early Doors

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